Katie Ledecky will cap off the Paris Games in true patriotic style.
The four-time Olympian, who notched four medals at the Paris Games — two gold, one silver and one bronze — will carry the American flag at the closing ceremony on Sunday.
“I’ve gotten to know you these past 12 years, and I really can’t think of anyone better to lead us out of these Olympic Games.”“Thank you Team USA, this is an honor. I can’t wait for the closing ceremony, and it’s been an honor representing our country here in Paris,” she said. Mead, a two-time Olympian, earned his first Olympic gold medal and Team USA’s first in the event for the first time since Rome 1960.Gold medalist Katie Ledecky of Team United States poses during the Swimming medal ceremony after the Women’s 800m Freestyle Final at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Paris La Defense Arena on August 03, 2024.The 29-year-old will make history as the first rower to lead the Americans as a flag bearer at a closing ceremony.
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